REWARDS-CROWNS

I Corinthians 9: 24 - 27

Know ye not that they who run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown, but we, an incorruptible. I, therefore, so run, not as uncertainly, so fight I, not as one that beateth the air; but I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection, lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway (unapproved).

THE INCORRUPTIBLE CROWN

This is the crown given to those who have fought the good fight and have finished the race that is set before them by GOD. This crown goes to those who practice a disciplined life; who take up their cross daily and follow JESUS. They "prefer nothing to Christ" and His work, His way and work come first. They are certain and sure footed in their walk with the LORD; not double-minded, doubtful, wavering to and fro, but faithful and settled in the way of the LORD. They look to JESUS for their life.

 

The crowns are given to those who believe in JESUS and are Raptured to be with Him in glory. Their service will be tried by fire and those unprofitable things will be burned up like wood, hay and stubble is burned to ashes. The profitable service of the LORD will  go through the same fire and will only be refined and purified. These crowns are given at the resurrection of the just, so they have nothing to do with salvation, all those judged are saved, because they have confessed JESUS Christ is LORD. Reward and crown has everything to do with the degree of service and the One being served.  All the service that will be rewarded is the faithful service of those who have yielded themselves to GOD as a living sacrifice. They will receive the incorruptible crown from the hand of JESUS with the words,

"Well done, good and faithful servant"